Does the 2000 Ford Navigator have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Ford Navigator, the most recent reported on September 9, 2002 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Navigator?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (1 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (1).

How many 2000 Ford Navigator complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Ford Navigator recalls and problems

2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Ford Navigator.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Ford Navigator recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 02V239000 · reported September 9, 2002 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 80,254 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain 4x2 sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the rear tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for 4.2 vehicles.
The risk: Customers may inflate their rear tires based on the incorrect tire pressure information on the certification label.
The fix: A supplementary label will be sent to customers to place near the certification label to identify the appropriate rear tire pressure. The customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire. Owner notification is expected to begin during september or october 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual

NHTSA campaign 00V396000 · reported November 28, 2000 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 495,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the affected expedition/navigator owner guides do not identify the locations of seating positions equipped with tether anchorages, and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages. The f150 sc owner guides do not provide the procedure for securing child seats to the tether anchorages. The taurus/sable owner guides do not identify the center rear seating position as having latch compatible lower anchorages.
The risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
The fix: Owners will be provided with owner guide inserts revised to provide the required information, and instructions for affixing these inserts to their owner guides. Customers will also be advised that if they prefer, their dealer will affix the inserts to their owner guides.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system1
Exterior lighting1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Suspension1
Tires1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 4, 2008 · Electrical system · fire reported
BLINKERS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING ON THE CAR. FUSE #13 WAS BLOWN. WHEN FUSE #13 WAS REPLACED, LARGE QUANTITIES OF WHITE SMOKE BOILED OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I RAISED THE HOOD AND FOUND THE WIRING TO THE SWITCH INSTALLED ON THE MASTER CYLINDER BURNING. THIS OCCURRED IN MY HOME DRIVEWAY. I PUT THE…

Aug 28, 2007 · Suspension · 82,000 miles
CAR SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. REAR SUSPENSION DOWN AGAIN! THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN A 7 YEAR PERIOD OF TIME. FORD WILL NOT DEAL WITH THE ISSUE AND NEITHER WILL THE DEALERSHIP. BELIEVE IT'S A DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THE NAVIGATOR.

Feb 6, 2003 · Tires
CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE CONTINENTAL TIRE OF NORTH AMERICA INFORMING THERE ARE MISSING COPIES OF ORIGINAL RECEIPT. GENERAL GRABBER P275/60R17. PH

Jul 18, 2001 · Service brakes, hydraulic
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE.

Navigator model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	4	0	1
2001	1	5	1	1
2002	0	1	0	1
2003	0	5	0	0

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Questions

Does the 2000 Ford Navigator have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Ford Navigator, the most recent reported on September 9, 2002 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Navigator?: Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (1 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (1).
How many 2000 Ford Navigator complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 4, 2008.